MANY Synonyms: 38 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

ˈme-nē

Definition of many

as in numerous

being of a large but indefinite number a journey of many miles begins with a single step

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Hudson-Smith went into the stand and up the stairs to pose next to his name, draped in the British flag, but was surrounded by too many empty seats. — Liam Tharme, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026 Currently, each state has the power to determine its own rules, with many states opting to return a portion of the interest generated back to homeowners. — P.r. Lockhart, Hartford Courant, 13 Aug. 2026 The Cotswolds have been the darling of British summertime for many years, popular with Londoners looking to escape city life. — Katie Silcox, Vogue, 6 Aug. 2026 For many Georgia families, the new school year is already underway. — Joy Harden Bradford, AJC.com, 6 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for many

Recent Examples of Synonyms for many

Adjective

Over the years this bag has crippled numerous hotel bellmen attempting to lift it.

— John Ficarra, New York Daily News, 9 Aug. 2026
The numerous fires burning in the Northwest are spreading wildfire smoke and poor air quality across the western half of the country.

— Michelle Simmons, ABC News, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of numerous

Noun

While daytime staffing at its Sharp Mesa Vista behavioral health hospital already meets requirements, overnight shifts have been managed based on the number of patients in beds and on the severity of their illnesses.

— Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Aug. 2026
Quansah went with Jurgen Klopp’s squad to a training camp in Germany and then joined the travelling party to Singapore, mainly to make up the numbers in training and for the two friendlies played on the trip.

— James Pearce, New York Times, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of number

Adjective

States however, have stepped in to regulate what banks do with that interest, with several states requiring that a portion of the interest generated from mortgage escrow accounts be returned to the homeowner paying into the account.

— P.R. Lockhart, Hartford Courant, 13 Aug. 2026
Investigators said the video shows a suspect wearing dark clothing riding a bicycle up to a vehicle before firing several shots.

— Amelia Mugavero, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026

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